Principles of Design

When all of the elements look as though they belong together it is called

• form

• unity

• contrast

• emphasis

The distribution of visual weight in a work of art is known as

• Balance

• Contrast

• Space

• Emphasis

The focal point of the design which captures the viewer's attention.

• Balance

• Repetition

• Emphasis

• Unity

The repeating of visual elements in a piece of art.

• Unity

• Pattern

• Variety

• Movement

The size of an object in relation to the size of another object.

• Unity

• Repetition

• Proportion

• Balance

This refers to the arrangements of opposites in a work of art. For example light and dark colors or smooth and rough shapes.

• Color

• Balance

• Contrast

• Value

The path the viewer's eye takes through a work of art because of the arrangement of elements.

• Scale

• Movement

• Repetition

• Variety

The sense of harmony between all the elements in an artwork.

• Unity

• Variety

• Scale

• Proportion

This principle refers to the distribution of visual weight in an artwork. The three types are symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial.

• Emphasis

• Balance

• Proportion

• Unity

This decorates the artwork with regularly repeated elements such as shapes or color.

• Contrast

• Balance

• Pattern

• Proportion